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DYLAN BOYCE ROYAL DEFENSIVE LINE No matter which side of the ball, Highlander opponents had to deal with Boyce. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior defensive end collected 30 tackles, seven sacks, 10 quarterback hurries and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns. When he lined up at tight end on offense, he notched six receptions for 83 yards and caught a 2-point conversion. He earns first-team honors on both the all-Marmonte League and coaches all-county large school teams. Boyce, who will next attend Ventura College, cites hanging out with his friends and family as his top hobby. He says USC is his favorite sports team.

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LUCA BRUNO OAK PARK DEFENSIVE END Talk about your one-man wrecking crew. The University of Arizona-bound tackle raised havoc with 99 tackles (70 solos), nine sacks, two fumble recoveries and one caused fumble. He earns honors as the Lineman of the Year on the all-Tri-Valley League and all-county small schools teams, and is a first-team, all-CIF-SS selection. Scouts.com ranks him as the No. 7 best defensive tackle in the western U.S. He lists swimming and body boarding among his top hobbies, and says "Justified" and "The Walking Dead" are his favorite TV programs.

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KEVIN CRANE NORDHOFF OUTSIDE LINEBACKER The most feared pass rusher on the Northwest Division champion Rangers turned in a prolific season. He notched a team-high nine sacks and 12 quarterback hurries while also recording 65 tackles (50 solos), two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and six passes defensed. He earns honors as the co-Defensive Player of the Year on both the all-Tri-Valley League and all-county small schools teams. He list martial arts and Brazlian Jiu Jitsu among his hobbies and says Clay Matthews is his favorite player.

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JAMAR GRIGGS OXNARD FREE SAFETY/CORNERBACK The latest in a long line of elite defenders to play for the Yellowjackets, Griggs is versatile enough to play safety or cornerback. As Oxnard finished second in the Pacific View League, the 5-foot-7, 145-pounder did his part with 64 tackles, three interceptions and status as top cover man. He lists basketball as his favorite hobby and Ed Reed as his favorite athlete. He also favors the Baltimore Ravens and University of Florida.

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DASHON HUNT WESTLAKE CORNERBACK Though he suffered a sprained ankle early in the season, Hunt remained one of the top cover cornerbacks in Southern California. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior finished with 32 tackles, five passes defensed, two caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also rushed for 404 yards and five touchdowns on 82 carries, and caught eight passes for 64 yards. He ends his prep career as the Defensive Back of the Year in the Marmonte League and a first-team selection to the coaches all-county large schools team. His top choices for college include Nebraska, California, Boise State and Oregon State.

PATRICK KENNEY ST. BONAVENTURE LINEBACKER The three-year starter and key cog in the Seraphs defense fashioned another dominating season. He notched 106 tackles, seven tackles for losses, three sacks, two caused fumbles and one interception. He also caught nine passes for 56 yards and one TD from his tight end slot. In the Seraphs' 27-21 win over Santa Margarita in the playoffs' quarterfinals, the 6-foot-1, 234-pounder made two huge plays to quash two potential scoring drives — an interception and a forced recovered fumble. He is a first-team selection to the all-Marmonte League and coaches all-county large schools teams. He also excels in the classroom with a 3.47 GPA, and might end up at an Ivy League school.

CAMERON JUDGE OAKS CHRISTIAN LINEBACKER Among the most versatile players in the county, Judge has a lot of assets — including a scholarship to UCLA. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior rang up 62 tackles (44 solos), two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. His interception ended in a 98-yard return for a touchdown. On the other side of the football, Judge rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown and caught four passes for 120 yards. His postseason laurels include first-team spots on the all-Marmonte League and all-county large schools team.

TONY MACK MOORPARK LINEBACKER One statistic says it all. In a Moorpark football program that has consistently produced top-shelf defensive players, Mack now stands as the team's all-time leader in career tackles. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound inside linebacker produced a stellar season as a senior with 97 tackles and four sacks. He has been named Linebacker of the Year on both the all-county large schools team and the all-Marmonte League team. With a 3.58 GPA, he's a member of the Principal's Honor Roll. His hobby is collecting stamps and his favorite player is Ray Lewis. Mack has not yet decided on a college.

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TEVIN KRALL VENTURA DEFENSIVE END All that, and just a junior. The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder was a force with 47 tackles, eight sacks, 12 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles. He also was the starting offensive tackle for every play this season. He's the starting center on the basketball team and president of the Ventura High Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Krall, who has a 3.2 GPA, lists attending church, hanging out with friends and staying active as his main hobbies. He says UCLA is his favorite team and LeBron James is his favorite athlete.

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TRAVIS MILLER SIMI VALLEY DEFENSIVE TACKLE At an imposing 6-foot-3, 280 pounds, the Pioneers senior looks like a star. He plays like one, too. Miller collected 78 tackles and seven sacks en route to earning honors as a first-team member of the all-county large schools and all-Marmonte League squads. He also played tight end and caught six passes for 70 yards. He lists sleeping, hiking and swimming among his hobbies. His favorite movie is "Remember the Titans." His favorite team is the Denver Broncos and his top athlete is Von Miller.

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TYLER PUCCIO MOORPARK DEFENSIVE TACKLE On one of the region's top defensive units, Puccio was the first line of defense. The 6-foot-2, 285-pounder posted 40 tackles, including nine for losses, 4½ sacks, two quarterback hurries, three caused fumbles and two tipped passes. The three-year varsity starter is the Defensive Lineman of the Year on the all-Marmonte League and coaches all-county large schools teams. He was certainly among the strongest of the Musketeers, benching 335 pounds and hoisting 500 pounds in the squat. He lists dirt biking and photography among his hobbies, and hamburger as his favorite food.

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DALTON ROCHA ST. BONAVENTURE DEFENSIVE END/LINEBACKER Team success is invariably fueled by a great defense. Rocha's impact performance helped the Seraphs win the Marmonte League crown and reach the semifinals of the Pac-5 Division. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound senior rang up an impressive 18 sacks, while also recording 75 tackles and three fumble recoveries. Rocha, who has earned a 3.0-plus GPA, is the Defensive Lineman of the Year on the all-county large school team and is a first-team member of the all-Marmonte League team. He includes bull riding among his hobbies and Patrick Willis as his favorite player.

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BRAD SLOAN NORDHOFF CORNERBACK In a championship season for the Rangers, Sloan produced a starring performance. The co-team captain anchored the defensive backfield with a team-best six interceptions and also notched 55 tackles (40 solos) and three quarterback hurries. As a wide receiver, he averaged 20 yards a catch with 348 receiving yards. Sloan earned honors as the Northwest Division Defensive Player of the Year and is a first-team member of the all-Tri-Valley League and all-county small schools teams. He will attend the Los Angeles Film School, and lists snowboarding and filmmaking as his hobbies.

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MARTEL TYLER RIO MESA DEFENSIVE BACK The top-level athlete not only anchored the defense as a strong safety, he was a spark plug on offense as both a wide receiver and running back. The 5-foot-9, 175-pounder racked up 82 tackles, including 64 solos, two sacks, one interception for a touchdown and one fumble recovery. On offense, he rushed for 241 yards and three touchdowns on 49 carries, and hauled in 27 pass receptions for 328 yards and two scores. He's also the starting point guard on the basketball team. His postseason honors include first-team spots on the all-Pacific View League and coaches all-county large schools teams. Tyler says Kobe Bryant is his favorite athlete.